FIVE’S COMPANY – THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS 1964-68
There are probably not so many readers who remember the post-match dance at the OB’s Rugby Club in Loughton on 13th February 1965. But Eddie Broadbridge (1955-63) does. That was the evening his new band, Five’s Company, replaced Eddie and the Shifters, his old band of legendary OB fame, and were paid handsomely for their services: £17+10s. for an evening’s work, divided by five.
In a previous article Eddie described how rock came to Bancroft’s – not so long after skiffle. Now he’s pleased to announce the release of all the recordings he made with Fives’ Company accompanied by a launch party at the Crown and Anchor, 374 Chiswick High Rd. on Friday 27th January between 2 and 5 pm. All are welcome! Among Eddie’s experiences with Five’s Company was a rejection slip from Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein, who “unfortunately can do nothing for you”. Eddie did not take this lying down.

6098: E News December 2016 edition 2 (16/12/2016)

OBA E News December 2016 edition 2 (Obituaries 2016)

6093: OBA E Newsletter November 2016 (25/11/2016)

OBA E Newsletter November 2016

6092: Floreat Christmas offer order form (25/11/2016)

Floreat Christmas offer order form

6091: Insight Autumn 2016 (18/11/2016)

Insight Autumn 2016

6090: OBA_SFSF_Donations (14/11/2016)

Donation form for OBA SFSF as at November 2016

6086: OB David Worsfold book release (07/10/2016)

British Empire's sunset years seen at close quarters in new biography by OB David Worsfold (1968-1975)
• New historical biography tells of war hero's life that touched many significant moments in the closing years of the empire and both world wars
• "Fighting for the Empire" to be published in September by Sabrestorm
• Lavishly illustrated, meticulously researched, fascinating historical insight
• The story starts in 19th century Galway and takes in India, Tibet, Persia, Afghanistan Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Battle of the Atlantic, as well as family life in India, Jersey and wartime London.
It is available through bookshops, the distributor’s website
http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/index.php/distributed-publishers/sabrestorm-publishing/fighting-for-the-empire.html
Or through Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fighting-Empire-Adventures-Imperial-Campaigns/dp/1781220069?ie=UTF8&refRID=CRVFF7W5RSCZKQM3467X&ref_=pd_ybh_a_3

6084: OBA E-Newsletter Summer 2016 (20/09/2016)

OBA e newsletter Summer 2016

6077: Crofton Singers (05/09/2016)

News from the Crofton Singers
Last term we were very pleased to have collaborated in the well-received concert to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the composer Charles Wood.
This term we are once again privileged to have been asked to provide the opening event for the Woodford Festival. This will be on Saturday 1st October 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, High Road, South Woodford E18 2PA. On this occasion we have chosen a Shakespearian theme to commemorate the 400th anniversary of his death, which will include seven settings of songs and sonnets by the British jazz pianist Sir George Shearing (1919-2011).
Our Christmas concert will be on Saturday 17th December, again at St Mary’s Church, South Woodford.
Rehearsals for this event will begin on Thursday 6th October at 8.00pm in the school music room – this will also be an open rehearsal, where we invite anyone interested in singing with us to call in. Singers of all ages and across all vocal parts are welcome, if you'd like any further information please contact us via our website; www.croftonsingers.org.uk

OB Ed Gent is competing in the London Triathlon on 7 August in memory of OB Alastair Beament who passed away 25 June 2014. He is raising money for two charities: Ali’s Gift, which has been set up by his family since he passed away; and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
If you would like to donate please visit www.justgiving.co.uk/teams/tri-guys

OB Sam Spiro (1982-1985) is currently in season 6 of Game of Thrones playing Sam Tarly's mother.

6068: Congratulations Katherine Stevens OB (2006-2013) (23/06/2016)

Many congratulations to Katherine Stevens (2006 - 2013) who is Assistant Director of 'I'm Spilling My Heart Out Here' which was performed on 2nd July at the National Theatre. As one of the winning entries in NT Connections, the biggest youth theatre festival on the planet, the play has been selected as one of twelve from 500 entries from across the UK.

6067: New comedy 'Before And After' by Alexis Strum comes to The A (14/06/2016)

Before And After
@ The Arcola Theatre, 19th June at 7.30pm
Less than a week to go until the debut of Alexis Strum's short comedy, 'Before And After' at The Arcola! The play is brought to you by Falling Pennies Theatre Company and is set in the dark and murderous world of a TV makeover show and co-stars Alexis alongside Donna Preston, Matthew Warhurst and Ben Green.
Tickets are strictly limited and selling fast so do make sure to purchase in advance to avoid disappointment. Copy the link below to book your seats!
Before And After
@ The Arcola Theatre, 19th June at 7.30pm
Less than a week to go until the debut of Alexis Strum's short comedy, 'Before And After' at The Arcola! The play is brought to you by Falling Pennies Theatre Company and is set in the dark and murderous world of a TV makeover show and co-stars Alexis alongside Donna Preston, Matthew Warhurst and Ben Green.
Tickets are strictly limited and selling fast so do make sure to purchase in advance to avoid disappointment.
http://alexisstrum.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7f8f93605c41987f6853f488&id=31a8768d77&e=b6a6121742